The Art Exchange Miniature Show

I just finished the last of two paintings which I will enter into The Art Exchange Miniature Show. This is the 7th annual juried show and will run from Jan. 30th to Feb.18th. with the Opening Reception on Feb.3rd.   I can hardly wait to see the entries this year. Every year there are some really exciting and surprising pieces in this show and many fine miniature paintings too. If you are running short of wall space, this is a great place to find some wonderful original art that can be a great addition to your collection without demanding a large place to display it !

Playing With My New Pen

A few days ago I purchased a new pen and have been having a great time trying it out. This is what I have done with the new pen.

This sketch was started in my car on a street in the Woodfield area of London and then finished at home.

While my husband enjoyed watching a hockey game, I sketched this part of our family room.

This was my first effort with the new pen. It's an ornamental cabbage that was one of the flowers in a bouquet from my sister and her husband.

Backyard View

The  wooden fence marching haphazardly along the border of these backyards seemed to point to the roofs asking me to look up and see this. And so, once again I was attracted to roofs! This time their assortment of shape, size and direction is what interested me and made me want to paint this happy place. The garden shed, although not the most important building, nevertheless, is the star of the show, as is only fitting as far as myself and other gardeners are concerned. 

Home On Elmwood

I have both driven and walked by this home on Elmwood and have always been intrigued by it. One beautiful sunny day I had my camera with me as I passed by and took several photos. I used these as references to paint this. The shadows created by the strong sunlight seemed to highlight the features of this home which make it both unique and enchanting.

Autumn In The Village

A group of friends and I were on our way to enjoy coffee and treats at The Black Walnut on Wortley when we passed by an opening between buildings which captured my attention. Luckily I had my camera with me and took a couple of quick photos and then hurried to catch up with the group. Much later, I used the photos as references to paint the scene I have called Autumn In The Village.

There's Something About Rooflines

 I am not sure what I find so attractive about roof lines, but perhaps it is the rhythm created as they repeat and diminish. Their contrasts of light against dark, earth bound against the sky, hold some kind of magic for me.

In The HeART of Old South: Porch Light

If you are walking down Wortley Street you won't see any pink houses and yet this one in my painting is! This home always seems to me to be a very happy place and so I made it a happy colour. Incidentally, it was the chair on this porch which started me thinking about chairs, and was the inspiration for Summer Chairs #1 and 2